Perception of the whole
Here I will consider one aspect of the whole, that is, its perception. The whole, we mean as something ultimate, complete and overcoming. It does not lead to the emergence of anything new. In this sense, the whole is opposed to the infinity which has no end or to the finitude which implies a continuation. […]
Ethics of the whole
In this paper, I will observe if we can apply classical ethical concepts to the whole and if humanity is able to judge its actions on a holistic realm. More precisely, I will see if Mill’s utilitarianism and Kant’s deontology can be applicable in justifying actions based on unity and integral wholeness. For this, it […]
Utilitarianism vs Deontology
In this argument I will fight with utilitarianism and will defend Kant’s Principle of morality. If we focus on the issue of rights, justice and fairness we can easily identify weaknesses of the utilitarianism compared to Kant’s principle. For instance, in the utilitarian society rights of the individual can be easily revoked because the main […]
Kant’s Deontology in Questions and Answers
(1) State and explain the first version of the categorical imperative (CI). Categorical imperative represents an action as itself objectively necessary, without regard to any further end: You ought to do X.The principle of the categorical imperative is as follows:Act only on that maxim by which you can at the same time will that it […]